Application Requirements
What factor in admissions is the most important?
Grades
Name one factor you should consider when researching schools for your college list.
Size of school, location, majors, post-graduate opportunities, internship/job opportunities, study abroad/research programs, financial aid/scholarship, extracurriculars, clubs, etc.
When should you be finished working on your personal statement?
October/November when the first round of applications begins
What IELTS band score is required by most colleges?
7.0-7.5
Name 2 ways that you can show demonstrated interest to a univerity/college that will help you stand out in the application process.
Conducting an admissions interview
Participating in multiple virtual events (information sessions, virtual campus tours, application workshops, student panels, etc.)
Emailing current student ambassadors and admissions officers
Attending college visits and/or college fairs
Name two resources students can use to research colleges and compare their programs.
College counselor, College Board (Big Future), Niche, US News & World Report, Princeton Review, or Fiske Guide
Name two types of common supplemental essay questions.
“Why us,” DEI, why majors/minors, or extracurriculars
Name two test-required universities/colleges in the U.S.
University of Pennsylvania, Georgetown, Brown, Harvard, Dartmouth, Yale
How many letters of recommendation are required for your application?
3 from teachers, 1 from the college counselor
What section of the Common Data Set can international students use to find average financial aid awards for nonresidents?
Section H6
What are 3 resources that you can consult when you are writing your personal statements?
A parent, teacher, counselor, writing fellow, online resources (“Essays that worked,” College Essay Guy, essays/brainstorming from this past year!)
What is the name of the policy that requires applicants to submit their test scores for SAT/ACT?
Test required
What does it mean to waive your FERPA rights?
You waive the right to review confidential letters of recommendation before you add your teachers. Waiving your right lets colleges know that you do not intend to read your recommendations, which helps reassure colleges that the letters are candid and truthful.
What are the three types of schools that should be included in a balanced college list?
Reach schools, match/target schools, and likely schools
What is the key aspect to writing supplemental essays according to the guide?
Specificity or writing your essay with a particular school in mind
What is the name of the policy that allows you to choose if you will submit your test scores as a part of your admissions consideration?
Test-optional
Name 3 ways in which you can show positive character attributes in your application.
Essays, supplemental essays, LORs, interviews, extracurriculars
Why might a “safety school” not truly be a safety for an international student who requires financial aid?
Because a full/generous scholarship cannot be guaranteed for international students
How many supplemental essays does each school have?
It depends.
How can you use your SAT score to help you build your college list?
Your SAT score provides you with insight into your academic capabilities and which institutions might be a good fit. It can help you identify colleges that are a Likely, Match, or Reach in your college list, and which schools are a good fit for you academically.